Senior Purchasing Officer

We have a rare and exciting full-time position and unique opportunity available for an experienced ‘Senior Purchasing Officer’ to join our clients Purchasing Team. This team provides support to all brands nationally.

This role will be based across two locations in Hindmarsh and Edinburgh North.

- Identify potential new suppliers and contractors.

- Source new and alternative products as directed.

- Purchases and staff purchases.

- Detailed interaction and conciliation with relevant departments and personnel in regards to changes in products, pricing and suppliers.

- Make recommendations to management for continuous improvement in regards to Purchasing processes and procedures.

You will be someone who can work autonomously and being a key support for the department. If you feel that you can meet the following attributes we would love for you to join our team!

- Understanding of commercial purchasing practices.

- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Familiar with database maintenance and updating.

- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems permanently via a relentless approach to problem solving.

- Familiarity with the building industry (desirable).

- Completed or working towards completing tertiary education in Operations, Business or Purchasing (desirable).

You will be someone who has a professional but personable approach to their work with high attention to detail. You will need to work under pressure, have proven organisational skills, can provide an exceptional level of service, and build rapport with all stakeholders and governing authorities.

If you have the required skills and the right attitude and commitment, please apply.

PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.